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Opinion: Why I will remember Charles Kennedy

By David Green | Wed 3rd June 2015 - 10:30 am

The devastating loss of Charles Kennedy has affected people of all political colours and none.

The public reaction to his passing illustrates the great achievements that Charles made in his short life. His kind manner and personable approach, combined with his deep convictions for fairness and social justice, transcended politics for a generation and more.

Charles was a political giant of our time, his talent was indisputable.

Charles spent his life in dedication to public service. His record as a local champion and for taking a stance against the Iraq War is well known. I will leave it to others who know more to offer greater insight. I just want to use this moment to say who Charles Kennedy was to me.

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Opinion: The passing of the torch

By David Green | Tue 19th May 2015 - 8:48 am

When I joined the Liberal Democrats, I told my family that I didn’t join for a job or for a career; sadly for too many that was the reality on 8th May.

We should thank, above all else, colleagues in HQ and around the country who campaigned tirelessly and with such dedication. They deserved much better and we owe them so much.

Charles Kennedy was straight off the mark with his thanks and in return I would like to thank him. Thank him for his service, for inspiring a generation of activists including myself, and for giving me the opportunity to work …

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